The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old suspected cultist, Muyideen Olatunbosun, and recovered a rubber-made pistol, an axe, criminal charms and an illicit drug popularly known as “Ice” during an intelligence-led anti-crime patrol in Ikorodu.

A statement by the command said Olatunbosun was arrested by police operatives while they were conducting patrols around Idi-Iroko, Ogolonto and Agric areas of Ikorodu, Lagos State, following information received during the operation.

The command said the arrest was part of its continued efforts to tackle cultism and other criminal activities across the state.

A search conducted on the suspect after his arrest led to the recovery of one rubber-made pistol, one axe, criminal charms and the illicit drug known as “Ice”.

“The suspect is currently in police custody and is assisting with the ongoing investigation. Efforts are also ongoing to apprehend other members of his alleged cult group,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for their vigilance and prompt response to credible information.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations against cultism and other forms of criminality across Lagos State.

The commissioner also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the police through the command’s emergency lines.

An artisan, engaged to clear weeds on the roof of a shopping plaza in Abia State, has been electrocuted.

The incident happened around the Plaza area of Ehi Road, Aba, on Tuesday evening after torrential rain in the city.

The young man, whose identity had not been established at the time of this report, was said to have stepped on a slippery surface on top of the building, causing him to lose his balance before coming into contact with rolls of live wires supplying power to the building.

The incident caused tension around the shopping centre in the Ehi Road axis as many onlookers mourned the unfortunate worker.

According to report. an eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, claimed that the victim made a loud cry after coming into contact with the live wires, as power supply was on at the time of the incident.

Some residents of Aba, who thronged the scene on yesterday evening, advised property owners to ensure that high-tension wires were not close to residential and business facilities.

Relevant Abia State government agencies and the Nigeria Police Force were yet to issue statements concerning the incident.

A 52-year-old man, Alaba Ayeni, has died after allegedly jumping into a domestic well in Ilorin, Kwara State.

The incident occurred early Tuesday at a location beside Lamp Bearers Islamic School, off Asa-Dam Road, Ilorin.
The state Fire Service confirmed the incident, saying it received a distress call and arrived at the scene at about 8:42 a.m.

A source in the community, Ambali Raheem, said Ayeni, who was a resident of the area, was discovered inside the well by some children, who immediately raised the alarm and alerted elders in the neighbourhood.

Raheem said the incident occurred close to the deceased’s residence.

According to the Fire Service, its personnel commenced a recovery operation upon arrival and successfully retrieve Ayeni’s body from the well .

The service said the body was subsequently handed over to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Budo-Nuhu Police Station, Bolaji, for further necessary action.

Reacting to the incident, the Chief Fire Officer, Alabi Muhammed, expressed concern over the development and urged residents to properly secure domestic wells and other open water sources in residential areas to prevent accidents.

He also advised parents, guardians and community leaders to ensure that children do not move around unattended near wells, drainage channels and other potentially hazardous areas.